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20080199375 | Installation and Device for Guiding a Gas for Devices Used to Treat Granular Products by Drying, Film Coating and Coating - The invention relates to an installation ( | 08-21-2008 |
20080206118 | Steriliser - A sterilizer comprising a sterilization chamber ( | 08-28-2008 |
20080247921 | Synergistic corrosion management systems for controlling, eliminating and/or managing corrosion - The present invention generally relates to synergistic corrosion management systems designed to deliver two or more different types of corrosion inhibiting compounds (e.g., two or more different types of corrosion inhibiting compounds) to an enclosure, and to method for using same. More specifically, the present invention relates to synergistic corrosion management systems designed to eliminate, manage, control and/or mitigate corrosion in containers, enclosures, cisterns and/or storage tanks (e.g., above ground storage tanks). In one embodiment, the present invention utilizes a combination of at least one cathodic-based corrosion prevention or mitigation system, at least one soluble corrosion inhibitor, and at least one volatile or vapor phase corrosion inhibitor. In another embodiment, the present invention utilizes a combination of at least one cathodic corrosion prevention or mitigation system, at least one soluble corrosion inhibitor, and at least one volatile or vapor phase corrosion inhibitor to control, mitigate and/or eliminate corrosion in the bottom portions of above ground storage tanks. | 10-09-2008 |
20080247922 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DECONTAMINATING ENCLOSED SPACES - A portable apparatus for decontaminating an enclosed room or other space includes a passageway having an air inlet at one end and an outlet at the other end. A pump causes a flow of air through the passageway from the inlet to the outlet. A heater heats the air flowing through the passageway to a predetermined temperature, a evaporator being in communication with the passageway. Liquid decontaminant is pumped from a supply of decontaminant to the evaporator to be evaporated and for the evaporant to be delivered to the air flow in the passage to flow in the air flow from the outlet to the rooms to be decontaminated. A universally rotating nozzle is provided at the outlet to distribute the decontaminant containing air throughout the enclosure. | 10-09-2008 |
20090010824 | DECONTAMINATION SYSTEM - A decontamination pad includes an adsorptive/absorptive knitted activated-carbon layer exposed on a first surface, an activated-carbon fabric attached to the other surface of the knitted layer and backed up an impermeable layer. The activated carbon is saturated with a non-hazardous CWA decontamination solvent as nonspecific means of decontaminating equipment and open-wounds is provided. The pad is packaged in a sealed, disposable plastic packet. The pad is thus a simple and immediate means of personal decontamination by applying the exposed surface of the knitted layer to the surface to be decontaminated. | 01-08-2009 |
20090081089 | Fluid reservoir and receiver assembly - There is provided a fluid supply assembly for providing a fluid or water supply to sterilization equipment. The assembly comprises a removable fluid reservoir and a receiver interface assembly for providing fluid from the reservoir to the sterilization equipment. The assembly may include a filter for treating the fluid supply. | 03-26-2009 |
20090130005 | Sanitary wrap - A sanitary article is provided for reducing the spread of contamination between a user and an object. The article comprises a permeable layer, an impermeable layer, and an anti-bacterial gel interposed between the permeable layer and the impermeable layer. The permeable and impermeable layers may be sealed to each other to restrict the movement of the gel and to make the article unitary. The gel may at least partially diffuse through the permeable layer upon the user contacting the permeable layer while the impermeable layer impeded diffusion of the gel toward the object upon the object contacting the impermeable layer. | 05-21-2009 |
20090238738 | STERILIZING DEVICE FOR MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS - A sterilizing device for sterilizing at least a portion of a medical instrument including a housing, a reservoir suitable for containing sterilizing agent, a delivery system for conducting the sterilizing agent from the reservoir to a permeable membrane, and a lock out system that blocks access to the permeable membrane when insufficient sterilizing agent is present in the reservoir. In preferred embodiments the delivery mechanism is activatable by pressure applied to the permeable membrane by the at least a portion of the medical instrument (e.g. a head of a stethoscope). | 09-24-2009 |
20100086453 | ANTISEPTIC/ANTIBACTERIAL FUMIGATOR - A fumigation apparatus comprises a first container for holding a substance to be dispensed. The substance comprises at least two of a deodorizer, an anti-bacterial substance, an anti-allergenic substance and a disinfecting substance. A dispensing mechanism converts the substance in the first container into at least one of a mist or spray. A canister encloses the first container and the dispensing mechanism. | 04-08-2010 |
20100143218 | DEVICE FOR BATCH TREATMENT - The invention relates to the batch treatment of goods with gas, steam or vapor, for example sterilization and drying. The distribution of the medium surrounding the load ( | 06-10-2010 |
20100172810 | CARBON DIOXIDE CAPTURING DEVICE INCLUDING WATER VAPORE PRETREATMENT APPARATUS - Disclosed is a CO | 07-08-2010 |
20100189611 | Foamable Composition Containing Alcohol - This invention relates to compositions containing lower (C1-C4) alcohol and a polymeric fluorosurfactant formulated for being dispensed as a foam product. More particularly, the invention relates to improved compositions formulated with polymeric fluorosurfactants with pendant perfluoroalkyl side chains of a fully fluorinated chain length of C1-C7. The compositions also relate to use for personal care, such as skin sanitizing and cleansing. | 07-29-2010 |
20100284871 | Environmental contaminant removal solution and system for delivery - An aqueous solution effective in preventing the spread and contamination effects of non-enveloped virus, bacteria, molds and spores is disclosed. The solution includes between 0.18-0.22, and preferably, 0.22 percent by weight of ortho-benzyl-para chlorophenol; between 0.22-0.26, and preferably, 0.26 percent by weight of ortho phenylphenol; between 0.06-0.10, and preferably, 0.10 percent by weight of para-tertiary amylphenol; between 0.14-0.16, and preferably, 0.16 percent by weight of isopropanol; between 0.08-0.10, and preferably 0.10 percent by weight of sodium hydroxide and between 0.08-0.10, and preferably, 0.10 percent by weight of ethylene glycol. Distilled water is used as the solvent at a ratio of ½ oz of concentrate to one gallon of distilled water. In this manner, the effects of impurities in the solvent are substantially reduced or eliminated. | 11-11-2010 |
20110002820 | EXTERIOR SURFACE TREATMENT SYSTEM - An exterior surface treatment system for treating surfaces in the open air subject to weathering includes a container. The container is formed of a water soluble material and defines an interior. The system includes a composition located in the interior, the composition including one or more biocides, the total proportion of the biocide or biocides in the composition being greater than 40% w/w. | 01-06-2011 |
20110002821 | Surveying sterilizer methods and systems - Methods and systems for surveying and sterilizing one or more areas or one or more portions of one or more areas are described. | 01-06-2011 |
20110014093 | STERILIZING AND DISINFECTING APPARATUS - An apparatus for sterilizing and disinfecting a target space by spraying a chemical including alcohol includes a spray gun to which a chemical container containing a sterilizing and disinfecting chemical including alcohol is attachable, a gas cylinder filled with a compressed carrier gas that does not react with alcohol, and a pressure reducing valve for decompressing the carrier gas discharged in a vaporized state from the gas cylinder to a predetermined pressure, and is constructed so that the pressure reducing valve and the spray gun are directly connected with a gas hose and mounted on a common truck. The sterilizing and disinfecting apparatus can operate with a simple structure requiring no power supply, and is much lighter in weight compared to conventional apparatuses. | 01-20-2011 |
20110085946 | PASTEURIZATION INSTALLATION - The invention relates to a novel installation for providing a product in pasteurized form, said product comprising at least one liquid component and fibrous and/or solid components. | 04-14-2011 |
20110097248 | ENDOSCOPE AUTOMATIC CLEANING/DISINFECTING APPARATUS - A control section reads data such as a conduit diameter and a conduit length of an endoscope and a cleaning profile which are separately recorded in a storage section based on type information of the endoscope registered in the storage section. A cleaning degree suited to the endoscope is estimated by calculation based on a pressure value and a flow rate value which are measured, the diameter and the length of the conduit to be cleaned, and the cleaning profile. | 04-28-2011 |
20110104022 | POWDER DISPENSING ASSEMBLY FOR A WASTE CONTAINER - A powder dispenser for a waste disposal system includes a mounting portion that is adapted to be secured to a waste disposal unit, and a container defining an interior space in which a powder such as sodium bicarbonate may be stored. The container is releasably mounted to the underside of a hinged lid member of the waste disposal unit. A directional dispensing system is provided for dispensing powder from the container into a targeted portion of the waste disposal system. The directional dispensing system is constructed and arranged to concentrate initial dispersal of the powder to a single side of the container and includes a dispensing orifice. The dispensing orifice is preferably oriented to limit initial dispersal of the powder within a defined angular range with respect to the longitudinal axis of the lid member, and is spaced axially and laterally with respect to the waste disposal unit at distances that facilitate distribution of the powder to desired targeted portions of the waste disposal unit. The container and waste disposal unit also define a venting path so that the powder within the container can also absorb odors within the waste disposal unit. | 05-05-2011 |
20110142731 | DEVICE FOR STERILIZING CLOSURES - The invention relates to a device for sterilizing caps or the like closures for closing bottles or the like containers. Said device comprises a conveyor system conveying the caps in a direction of conveyance through a treatment section having a plurality of successive treatment stations in the direction of conveyance. | 06-16-2011 |
20110158862 | ESCALATOR HANDRAIL STERILIZER - The present invention is an escalator handrail sterilizer which is installed close to an inlet or outlet of an escalator handrail, and cleans and sterilizes the handrail moving in or out. The sterilizer comprises a case which is prepared for surrounding the escalator handrail, a chemical spray unit which is prepared in one end inside the case to spray chemicals on the handrail moving in, an ultraviolet ray irradiation unit which is prepared in the other end inside the case to project ultraviolet rays on the chemical-sprayed handrail, a drying unit which dries the chemicals sprayed on the handrail, a control unit which controls the chemical spray unit, the UV irradiation unit and the drying unit, and a cover which is prepared in both ends of the case in order to prevent foreign materials from flowing into the case. | 06-30-2011 |
20110171083 | Pneumatic hand dryer with integrated sanitizer - This is a push-button-timer activated pneumatic device for removing water moisture from hands. Integrated ahead of the flow of air discharged from the hand dryer is a pressure regulator and lubricator that shall contain a sanitizing solution that is delivered in a parts-per-million ratio out through the diffused nozzle. This system can have all of the components is one unit, or can be installed with a central regulator/lubricator-sanitizer and an array of satellite hand dryers. This system is obtains pressurized air from a central compressor and is ideal for use in locations that typically use compressed air, such as manufacturing facilities. | 07-14-2011 |
20110217212 | DISINFECTING CAPS HAVING AN EXTENDABLE FEATURE AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Some assemblies can include a male cap and a female cap, each of which can be used to cover separated medical connectors. In certain arrangements, a male cap can include a movable carriage that transitions from a retracted position when an assembly with which the male cap is associated is in a closed state to an extended position when the assembly is in an open state. | 09-08-2011 |
20110223075 | NEBULIZER MANIFOLD - A manifold which introduces sterilant aerosol to a sterilization chamber for the disinfection of an article. The manifold defines the terminal portion of a fluid pathway from an aerosol generator to the sterilization chamber and comprises at least one chamber inlet port for introducing aerosol into the sterilizing chamber. The manifold is configured to provide directional aerosol flow tangential to the surface of the article, which is preferably of a known configuration and maintained in a predetermined position with respect to the manifold, such that it does not receive a direct flow of aerosol from the manifold. Preferably, the manifold is U-shaped, or bifurcate and defines a plane and with a chamber inlet ports are directed away from that plane. The chamber inlet ports are preferably paired so they create a circular motion of aerosol that moves around the article. Also sterilization apparatus including the manifold. | 09-15-2011 |
20110274592 | METHOD OF COOLING A STERILIZER - Cooling of a jacketed autoclave or steam sterilizer is carried out by allowing a film of water to flow down the inner wall of the sterilizer's jacket space. Condensate from the jacket space is drawn into the water ring pump provided for vacuum in the autoclave jacket. The condensate is conducted to the water side of the pump while the normal suction line is connected at the pump to the gas zone. Thus, the water ring pump draws condensate from the lowest point of the jacket to the water side, and gas from the jacket space to the normal suction inlet. During the process of sterilizer cooling, a stream of water and air from the water ring pump is conducted to the upper part of the jacket space of the steam sterilizer and is allowed to flow as a film down the inner wall of the jacket space. Evaporation takes place with cooling of the jacket inner wall. This evaporation is enhanced by the lowering of pressure in the jacket due to the action of the water ring pump. Thus, the autoclave is cooled by a film of water flowing across the jacket inner wall while evaporating. | 11-10-2011 |
20120039764 | DISINFECTING CAPS AND SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Caps can be used to cover and disinfect a male protrusion portion of a medical connector. Some caps can create a seal with the male protrusion to prevent antiseptic from entering a lumen the protrusion. A biasing element can aid in creating or maintaining the seal. | 02-16-2012 |
20120039765 | DISINFECTING CAPS AND SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Caps can be used to cover and disinfect a male protrusion portion of a medical connector. Some caps can create a seal with the male protrusion to prevent antiseptic from entering a lumen the protrusion. A biasing element can aid in creating or maintaining the seal. | 02-16-2012 |
20120087844 | ARRANGEMENT TO OPTIMISE TEMPERATURE DISTRIBUTION WITHIN A STERILISATION CHAMBER, AND AUTOCLAVE OBTAINED BY SUCH ARRANGEMENT - An autoclave for the sterilization of small medical objects includes at least one sterilization chamber with a heated wall and into which process water to be vaporized may be injected, a deflector plate being housed in the chamber, apt to define a gap with respect to the inner chamber wall. | 04-12-2012 |
20120087845 | STEAM STERILIZATION SYSTEM FOR A WATER PURIFIER - The present invention relates to a sterilization system for a water purifier, i.e., a system which can sterilize, using hot water and steam, the interiors of a filter, a water tank, a cooling tank, a hot water tank, lines connected to each unit, and a water nozzle of the water purifier, which are vulnerable to bacteria. The system of the present invention effectively sterilizes the water purifier to enable users to use a highly clean water purifier. | 04-12-2012 |
20120195807 | UNIVERSAL STERILIZING TOOL - The sterilizing tool is configured to wipe debris from and to sterilize and/or dry a working end-site of medical device; using a wiping, twisting, dabbing, push/pull, and/or screwing motion around all of the surface aspects of the device to be sterilized. Additionally, the sterilizing tool is configured to form fit to the surfaces of the end-site and to apply an inclusive layer of an anti-pathogenic agent to the inner and outer surfaces of the working end-site. The sterilizing tool may be frictionally engaged with and retained on the working end-site until removed and the end-site is ready for use. The sterilizing tool is intended for a one time, single use, disposable application. | 08-02-2012 |
20120207651 | ELECTROSTATIC DISINFECTANT TOOL - An electrostatic disinfectant tool is provided to output a discharge to kill a biological cell. The electrostatic disinfectant tool includes an electrostatic applicator that outputs the discharge, wherein the discharge includes an electrostatic field. | 08-16-2012 |
20120207652 | APPLICATOR FOR SANITIZING AND/OR DISINFECTING SOLUTION - A textile applicator for application of a sanitizing and/or disinfecting solution to a surface. The applicator incorporates a plurality of direct spun polyester microfiber yarns to define a textile surface which does not bind or inactivate quaternary ammonium compounds, chlorine-based or peracetic and/or other peroxygen based sanitizing and/or disinfecting agents. Thus, the sanitizing and/or disinfecting agent is readily released to the surface being treated without any requirement of pre-loading surface binding sites or applying a charge-modifying surface treatment. | 08-16-2012 |
20120282153 | APPARATUS FOR STERILIZATION BY STEAM WITH ADDITIONAL HEATING MEANS - According to the present invention, the steam generated by a steam generator is reheated by a heating amplifying means while being injected through an injection gun, so a temperature of the steam can be increased to a desired range, and accordingly the sterilizing and cleaning effects can be further improved. | 11-08-2012 |
20120301368 | APPARATUS FOR PRODUCTION OF ELECTRODE MATERIAL - Disclosed is a sieve including a mixing space, a sieving space, and a mixture transport space formed therein. A mesh for holding an active material in the mixing space is arranged in the undermost part of the mixing space. A gas containing a powder of a conductive material is supplied from a lower part of the mesh toward an upper part of the mesh to float the active material placed on the mesh and cause the collision between floating particles of the active material and particles of the conductive material, thereby producing particles of a mixture. Among the particles of the mixture, particles having particle sizes equal to or smaller than a desired particle size range rise up from the mixing space to the mixture transport space through the sieving space, while particles having relatively large particle sizes do not reach the mixture transport space. | 11-29-2012 |
20120321532 | APPARATUS FOR STERILE DOCKING OF MALE MEDICAL LINE CONNECTORS - A docking station for maintaining sterilization of temporarily disconnected male medical line connectors. The docking station has a plurality of docking bays, each of which retains an ampule therein containing sterilization fluid and has an access mouth exteriorly exposed when the ampule is secured in its respective bay. The mouth of the ampule is provided with a female medical line connection for temporarily receiving and securing one of the male line connector temporarily disconnected from a patient. A tubular tip and the concentric connection collar of the one of the male medical line connectors is thereby immersed in the sterilization fluid for sterilization while docked. | 12-20-2012 |
20130004384 | STERILIZING APPARATUS AND METHOD USING HYDROGEN PEROXIDE - Disclosed is a sterilization apparatus using hydrogen peroxide, which comprises a housing which has a sterilization chamber for accommodating to-be-sterilized objects; an evaporator connected with the sterilization chamber for supplying hydrogen peroxide vapor to the sterilization chamber for the purpose of sterilizing to-be-sterilized objects; a hydrogen peroxide supply apparatus connected with the evaporator for the purpose of supplying liquid hydrogen peroxide to the evaporator; an enrichment chamber connected with the evaporator for the purpose of evaporating moisture from the hydrogen peroxide supplied to the evaporator and sucking the evaporated moisture, thus enriching the hydrogen peroxide; a vacuum pump connected with the enrichment chamber for the purpose of providing a vacuum pressure to the enrichment chamber; a blower which includes a fan disposed in the interior of the sterilization chamber for forcibly flowing the air of the sterilization chamber and is a motor for driving the fan; and a fan heater disposed in the interior of the sterilization chamber for the purpose heating the air flowing by means of the fan. The sterilization apparatus using hydrogen peroxide according to the present invention makes it possible to enrich the hydrogen peroxide using an enrichment chamber, and the sterilization power with respect to the to-be-sterilized objects can be enhanced. | 01-03-2013 |
20130078161 | Rapid Heat Transfer Sterilization System For Surgical Instruments And Devices - A device and system is disclosed for sterilizing objects, commonly dental, medical, or veterinary instruments, by enhancing rapid hot air diffusion into an instrument container by means of a sliding cover overlaying an opening in the bottom of the instrument container when in the closed position and sliding horizontally to reveal the opening in the open position, allowing rapidly flowing hot air into the container for medical article sterilization. The sliding cover is moved to the open position just prior to the sterilization process by a mechanical means incorporated into the sterilizer with the sliding cover remaining in the open position through the completion of the sterilization process. Once the sterilization cycle is complete, the mechanical means is reversed, closing, sealing, and locking the sliding cover in place over the opening before the instrument container is removed from the sterilizer, ensuring continued medical instrumentation sterility inside the container. | 03-28-2013 |
20130084225 | STEAM STERILIZER - A sterilizer for sterilizing instruments and devices disposed therein. The sterilizer includes a vessel that has an inner wall and an outer wall. The inner wall defines a sterilization chamber. The outer wall is spaced from the inner wall to define a cavity surrounding the sterilization chamber. A heating element for vaporizing a fluid is disposed in a lower portion of the cavity. A fluid circuit is fluidly connected to the vessel to convey fluid to the cavity, to convey steam from the cavity to the sterilization chamber and to exhaust steam from the sterilization chamber. The fluid circuit includes a conduit that fluidly connects the sterilization chamber to the cavity. A valve is disposed in the conduit for controlling the flow of steam from the cavity to the sterilization chamber. A boiler pump is provided for conveying fluid to the cavity of the vessel. | 04-04-2013 |
20130136668 | MACHINE FOR STERILIZING THE TOPSOIL OF THE GROUND - A machine for sterilizing the topsoil of the ground, including the injection of superheated steam, includes a water tank ( | 05-30-2013 |
20130224086 | Germicidal Systems and Apparatuses having Hollow Tumbling Chambers - Systems are provided which include a disinfection apparatus, a hollow chamber comprising an object entry port, and a means for tumbling objects placed inside the chamber. In some cases, the hollow chamber is configured such that a germicide projected from the disinfection apparatus is transmitted into an interior cavity of the chamber. In other cases, the hollow chamber may include an input port configured for coupling the chamber to the disinfection apparatus such that a germicide generated by the disinfection apparatus is transmitted into the hollow chamber via the input port when the chamber is coupled to the disinfection apparatus. In other cases, the disinfection apparatus may be disposed within the hollow chamber and configured to generate a germicide in the form of a plasma, ultraviolet light, a non-aqueous vapor, a non-aqueous liquid or a gas which is molecularly configured to deactivate or kill microorganisms. | 08-29-2013 |
20130236373 | HYDROGEN PEROXIDE STERILIZATION METHOD - A metering unit is provided for metering hydrogen peroxide into an evacuated vessel, for controlling the concentration of hydrogen peroxide in the vessel. The metering unit includes a body defining a metering passage having a fixed volume and upstream and downstream ends, an upstream connection for connecting the upstream end to a hydrogen peroxide supply, a downstream connection for connecting the downstream end to a hydrogen peroxide vaporizer, an upstream valve for selectively closing the upstream end and a downstream valve for selectively closing the downstream end, and a controller for operating the valves in a non-overlapping and opposite manner for selectively preventing opening of both valves at the same time. With the metering unit of this disclosure, expensive peroxide concentration measurement systems are replaced with an economical monitoring of the number of injection cycles using a passage of fixed volume. | 09-12-2013 |
20130280142 | CONTAINER FOR A CONTACT LENS STORAGE SOLUTION AND CLEANING AND/OR STERILIZING DEVICE FOR CONTACT LENSES IN A CONTACT LENS STORAGE SOLUTION - The invention relates to a container for a contact lens storage solution, in particular having contact lenses in said contact lens storage solution. The container has a vessel ( | 10-24-2013 |
20130294979 | STERILIZATION METHODS AND APPARATUS - Sterilization methods for implantable prostheses are described where a polymeric stent may be sterilized, e.g., via ETO sterilization, at a temperature below a glass transition temperature of the stent. A separate delivery catheter may be sterilized separately and the stent and delivery catheter may then be combined in an aseptic or semi-aseptic environment and sterilized as an assembled system such that the requirements for sterilizing the system are relatively lower. Additionally and/or alternatively, valve and filter assemblies may be used with an optional mandrel assembly for maintaining sterility of the internal components of a catheter system. | 11-07-2013 |
20130323139 | Pressurized Point-of-Use Superheated Steam Generation Apparatus and Method - Apparatus and method to produce point-of-use compressed superheated steam for a wide variety of uses including, but not limited to, cleaning, heating, drying, surface preparation, sterilization, pest control and elimination, degreasing and food preparation. The apparatus produces and compresses superheated steam without the hazards and problems associated with the current state of the art where steam is generated, compressed and stored in potentially dangerous and maintenance intensive boilers and associated piping and fixtures. The in-line steam generator of the present application produces superheated steam at one atmosphere which is immediately pressurized using a compression means and then immediately utilized through application employing a nozzle or a storage tank or other such device. | 12-05-2013 |
20140010727 | Service and Maintenance Station for Handheld Drug Delivery Device - The present invention relates to a service and maintenance station for a handheld drug delivery device of pen-injector type, comprising: | 01-09-2014 |
20140112837 | GAS STERILIZATION APPARATUS - A gas sterilization apparatus comprises a housing with a sterilizing unit and a power device. An ozone generator and an air purifying device are provided in the housing. The power device is operated to allow air to pass through the ozone generator and flow into the sterilizing unit so as to perform sterilization. After being sterilized, the air in the sterilizing unit can be drained via the purification of the air purifying device. The gas sterilization apparatus can sterilize the air by use of ozone, thus it is applicable for articles and materials which can be sufficiently soaked by ozone to achieve the sterilization effect, and it can reduce the denaturation of biological materials, so it has wide application. The gas sterilization apparatus can sterilize the articles and materials in simple and convenient ways for user, so it is beneficial to use in the industry. | 04-24-2014 |
20140134070 | Method and Apparatus for Sanitizing a Writing Instrument - An apparatus for sanitizing a writing instrument comprising a vessel capable of containing an absorbent material, a sanitizing fluid and a writing instrument. The apparatus includes a cover, capable of being attached to the vessel and having an aperture through which a writing instrument may be received. An absorbent material is disposed within the vessel, and includes a channel for receiving a writing instrument for sanitizing. A sanitizing fluid capable of sanitizing a writing instrument, is disbursed within the absorbent material. A writing instrument is attached to the apparatus with a connector and can be inserted into the aperture and further inserted into the channel of the absorbent material. When inserted into the absorbent material, the writing instrument is sanitized by the sanitizing fluid disbursed within the absorbent material. | 05-15-2014 |
20140199215 | UNIT FOR STERILIZING A WEB OF PACKAGING MATERIAL FOR A MACHINE FOR PACKAGING POURABLE FOOD PRODUCTS - There is described a unit for sterilizing a web of packaging material advanced along a given path, having, along a longitudinal portion thereof, a succession of pre-applied opening devices and adapted to be transformed in a plurality of sealed packages containing a pourable food product; the unit comprises a bath, containing a sterilizing agent in which the web with the opening devices is advanced, and an aseptic chamber connected to an outlet of the bath and housing drying mechanism for removing residual sterilizing agent from the web; the drying mechanism comprise an ejector located at a distance from the outlet of the bath and configured so as to direct a stream of air transversally to the web and onto the longitudinal portion of the web provided with the opening devices. | 07-17-2014 |
20140205513 | Apparatus for sanitising medical devices - A machine for the cold sanification of medical devices comprises at least one sanification chamber ( | 07-24-2014 |
20140241953 | APPARATUS FOR MEDICAL STERILIZATION USING PLASMA - The present invention relates to an apparatus for sterilization which may be applied to a medical dry sterilizer, and more particularly, to an apparatus which injects hydrogen peroxide so as to generate plasma and OH radicals which are effective in sterilization, so as to achieve the sterilization of a treated object. According to the present invention, the apparatus for sterilization comprises: a sterilizing reactor in which sterilization is performed on a treated object; a vacuuming unit which is equipped with a vacuum pump connected to the sterilizing reactor and which vacuumizes the interior of the sterilizing reactor; a hydrogen-peroxide supply unit which supplies hydrogen peroxide in a gas state to the interior of the sterilizing reactor; and a microwave-plasma generating unit which generates plasma using microwaves. The microwave-plasma generating unit is provided with an electromagnetic-wave generating source which generates microwaves; a plasma-generating unit which interconnects the hydrogen-peroxide supply unit and the sterilizing reactor such that hydrogen peroxide is supplied to the sterilizing reactor, and which generates plasma using microwaves; and a microwave guide which delivers the microwaves generated from the electromagnetic-wave generating source to the plasma-generating unit. | 08-28-2014 |
20140255269 | SANITIZING DEVICE FOR TOILET SEAT - A sanitizing device having a first tubular housing and a second tubular housing is provided. The first and second tubular housing are coupled together, and are disposed along a common axis when coupled together. The first tubular housing includes a sanitizing member. The sanitizing member may be formed of any material configured to apply a solution, such as a moist paper material treated with a disinfectant. The second tubular housing includes a drying member. The drying member may be from any material known to absorb moisture such as a sponge, a cloth, disposable paper or a synthetic material. The drying member may be further treated with a fragrance. | 09-11-2014 |
20140348722 | SURGICAL STERILIZING CONTAINER AND SURGICAL FLUID EXTRACTION DEVICE - A surgical sterilizing container is provided, having a bottom and a container wall. A through-opening is formed on the sterilizing container for the exchange of media. A valve device having an outlet valve is provided for opening and closing the through-opening. In order to remove fluid which has formed in the container interior while reducing the risk of germs penetrating into the container interior, the through-opening is formed in the container wall at a distance from the bottom, and the sterilizing container has a fluid lifting device for providing a fluid connection from the bottom to the outlet valve and for lifting fluid from the bottom to the outlet valve. A surgical fluid extraction device is also provided for use with a surgical sterilizing container having a container wall and a bottom. | 11-27-2014 |
20140356251 | STERILISER - Provided is a sterilizer for medical instruments including a sterilization chamber defining an inner space configured for containing medical instruments and pressurised sterilization fluid; a hatch configured to hermetically seal the inner space; a closure system configured to firmly constrain the hatch to the sterilization chamber; at least one discharge valve configured for placing the inner space in connection for fluid passage with an outside space; and a control unit configured to control the discharge valve. | 12-04-2014 |
20150030511 | LEAK-PROOF CONTACT LENS CONTAINER - A container for disinfecting and storing a contact lens comprising a container having a nonporous but oxygen-permeable, water-impermeable liner that forms a continuous barrier layer to allow oxygen to escape but prevent water from escaping when the container becomes pressurized, such as when an oxidative disinfectant is neutralized catalytically to generate free oxygen (O | 01-29-2015 |
20150306264 | Sterilization Machine for Reprocessing an Endoscope - Sterilization machine for reprocessing an endoscope comprising a fixed part and a mobile part. The fixed part comprises a first frame and a first fluid-dynamic circuit for feeding and/or discharging fluids, and provided with a plurality of first connectors. The mobile part comprises a second frame on which a tank is mounted, a lid to hermetically close the tank and a second fluid-dynamic circuit connectable to the endoscope, able to be selectively coupled removably with the first connectors to achieve the fluidic communication with the first fluid-dynamic circuit. The second frame is provided with rolling means, and the first frame and the second frame comprise guide means and anchoring means to removably anchor the first frame to the second frame. | 10-29-2015 |
20150367006 | AUTOCLAVE - Provided is an autoclave. The autoclave includes a sterilisation chamber, a steam generator including a heat conductor housed in the sterilisation chamber and including a vaporisation duct for the sterilisation fluid, connectors configured to connect the vaporisation duct and the sterilisation chamber in a fluidic through connection, and a heater configured to heat the heat conductor by vaporising the sterilisation fluid in the vaporisation duct. | 12-24-2015 |
20160008501 | PEN STERILIZATION DEVICE | 01-14-2016 |
20160009433 | STERILIZATION DEVICE FOR CONTAINER | 01-14-2016 |
20160045629 | Disinfectant Caps - Disinfectant caps and packaging for use with a medical device (e.g., connector, luer access device, etc.) are disclosed herein. The disinfectant caps apply the antiseptic fluid (e.g., disinfectant) directly onto the surface of the medical device. The disinfectant cap for disinfecting a surface of a medical device comprises a cap body having a bottom wall and a sidewall extending therefrom, the sidewall defining a top opening, antiseptic fluid contained within the cap body, and a deformable top wall connected to the cap body, the top wall movable from a first position sealing the antiseptic fluid within the cap body to a second position releasing the antiseptic fluid from the cap body. | 02-18-2016 |
20160051715 | DECONTAMINATION SYSTEM - A system for decontaminating an enclosed area includes a reservoir containing a disinfectant solution therein. One or more pumps are in fluid communication with the reservoir. One or more ports are operatively connected to the reservoir or operatively connected to an enclosed area to be decontaminated or operatively connected to the reservoir and to an enclosed area to be decontaminated. One or more connector assemblies are removably attachable to the one or more ports to provide fluid flow communication between the disinfectant solution source and the enclosure to be decontaminated. | 02-25-2016 |